SmartGen Camp

Course Overview

This intensive 7-day summer camp, led by the MIU team, provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to hardware and embedded systems. Starting from the fundamentals, attendees will learn Arduino programming, circuit design using breadboards, and the integration of a wide range of sensors and modules. The program covers everything from simple LED control to advanced applications such as RFID-based access systems and environmental monitoring with flame and rain sensors. In the final phase of the camp, teams are given dedicated time to brainstorm, develop, and refine their projects before presenting their completed solutions in a concluding exhibition.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand Arduino fundamentals and basic breadboarding techniques.
• Wire and program outputs including LEDs, Servos, and I²C  LCD displays.
• Integrate and calibrate analog and digital inputs, including potentiometers and ultrasonic sensors.
• Implement security and access control logic using Keypads and RFID modules.
• Design safety systems using flame and rain sensors.
• Collaborate effectively in teams to design, troubleshoot, and present a complete smart system project.

Target Audience & Requirements

• Prerequisites: None. This workshop is designed for absolute beginners with a strong interest in practical electronics and smart systems architecture.
• Who Should Attend: High school students and beginners looking for a hands-on introduction to practical electronics, Arduino programming, and smart environmental systems.

Contents

• Electronics Arduino Basics: Breadboarding, digital I/O, and LED circuit fundamentals.

• Displays Movement: Interfacing with I²C LCDs, Servos, and variable inputs (Potentiometers).

• Security Access Control: Midterm evaluation, wiring Matrix Keypads, and configuring RFID readers.

• Environmental Safety Application: Programming Flame and Rain sensors.
• Project Architecture: Moving from isolated components to a fully integrated, automated system with dedicated time for testing and showcasing.
• Target Certification: Continuous Education Certificate of Completion in SmartGen Systems.
• Work Environments: On campus.
• Estimated Time to Completion: 35 Hours (7 Days, 5 Hours per session).

Time Plan: (July/August 2026)

Note: Fridays and Saturdays off. Sessions are 5 hours each.

Day	Topics & Activities	No. Of Hours	Time	Location
Day 1	Arduino Basics, Breadboarding,& LED Circuit Basics	5 hrs	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM	On Campus
Day 2	Potentiometer, Servo, Ultrasonic,&LCD I2C	5 hrs	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM	On Campus
Day 3	Midterm Assessment, Keypad ,& RFID Integration	5 hrs	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM	On Campus
Day 4	Flame Sensor, Rain Sensor, & Applied Project Start	5 hrs	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM	On Campus
Day 5	Project Preparations: Ideation &Initial Assembly	5 hrs	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM	On Campus
Day 6	Project Discussion: Troubleshooting & Logic Refinement	5 hrs	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM	On Campus
Day 7	Showcase of Projects: Final Presentations &Testing	5 hrs	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM	On Campus

Camp Dates and Batches

Batch 1.	July 5 – July 13
Batch 2.	July 13 – July 21
Batch 3.	July 21 – July 29
Batch 4.	August 02 – August 10
Batch 5.	August 10– August 18
Batch 6.	August 18– August 26

Course Fees:

• Fees: EGP 4500 (Including the Arduino Package Kit)

Transportation Service:

The university may provide optional bus transportation for students at an additional cost of EGP 1,000. This service is optional for students who wish to use it. Each batch is limited in capacity to 20 trainees. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Discounts:

Discount can be applied in the following cases:

Discount Type	Course Discount (without kit)	Course fees include Arduino kit (without bus)	Bus Discount	Course fees include Arduino kit (with bus)
MIU Staff Discount	50%	EGP 3000	100%	EGP 3000
Alumni Children Discount	50%	EGP 3000	50%	EGP 3500
Partner Schools Discount	20%	EGP 3000	20%	EGP 4700

Arduino Package Kit: